The British Museum removed references to “Palestine” from some ancient Middle East displays. The decision has drawn criticism ...

In its letter to museum director Nicholas Cullinan, UKLFI argued that using the term Palestine in the exhibits “has the compounding effect of erasing the kingdoms of Israel and of Judea” and ...

The British Museum is known for housing a vast collection of artifacts from across the globe. But what was the way some of these treasures were acquired? That’s where things get a little complicated.

The British Museum has successfully raised the money to acquire a heart-shaped artifact memorializing one of England’s most ...

British Museum announces ticket sales details for Bayeux Tapestry exhibition: ‘A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience’ - It could become one of the museum's most popular attractions ever ...

UK Lawyers for Israel prompts change, arguing applying name to periods when no such entity existed risks 'obscuring the ...

Erasure of 'Palestine' from display labels highlights a resurgence of the European penchant for rewriting history ...

LONDON — It is one thing to commission surveys into an art institution’s links to colonialism or slavery. Repatriation and recognition of cultural objects obtained by nefarious means remain urgent ...

The institution acknowledged altering some texts to refer to Canaan, an ancient name for the region, but said the word “Palestine” still appears elsewhere.

A cultural powerhouse or a celebration of stolen artifacts from colonial times? The British Museum is a fascinating window into global culture—despite the problematic origins of many exhibits. ByDavid ...

The 24-carat gold pendant is linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon.